Town of Haughton Veterans Therapy Health Garden and Walking Trail Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

HAUGHTON - The Town of Haughton’s Veterans Therapy Health Garden and Walking Trail officially opens to the community on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 10am. The grand opening will include a ribbon cutting with Mayor Jack Hicks and many other distinguished guests.

The walking trail will have ten 6’ x 6’ planters located strategically around its path which will serve as the Veterans Health Garden. Research supports the common understanding that spending enjoyable time in nature is one of the most reliable ways of reducing stress indicators such as heart rate and blood pressure. The Town hopes that the gardens and walking trail can be a place of relaxation and healing for those veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country. The gardens and walking trail were constructed through a joint effort of the Town of Haughton, Trailblazer RC&D, Bossier Parish Police Jury and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

 “I am glad to see the park really coming together nicely with the latest addition of the gardens and walking trails. The Veterans Therapy Health Garden is a great asset to our community. Once the pavilions are completed, we hope that all of our citizens will enjoy the new features at the park. I am proud to be a part of history in our Town and honoring the legacy of Joe Delaney,” states Mayor Jack Hicks.

 For questions or additional information, please contact Heather Feeback, Town Clerk, at 318.949.9401 or Jimmy Holland, Fire Chief, at 318.949.9500.